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Lot 771 · Important Jewels

Enamel and diamond cigarette case

Cartier

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Estimate
CHF 5,000–CHF 8,000 hammer ≈ $5,015–$8,024
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Important Jewels, Geneva · 12 May 2022
Record ID
TB-2026-5024188
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Cartier, Enamel and diamond cigarette case. Sotheby's, 12 May 2022, lot 771. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5024188.

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Cartier, Enamel and diamond cigarette case. Sotheby's, 12 May 2022, lot 771. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5024188.

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From the same sale Important Jewels · May 2022

LotArtistEstimateResult
Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendant earrings CHF 19,000–CHF 28,000
Sapphire and diamond ring CHF 14,000–CHF 17,000
Pair of emerald and diamond pendent ear clips CHF 8,000–CHF 10,000
Diamond brooch Suzanne Belperron CHF 20,000–CHF 30,000
Pair of porcelain and topaz ear clips, 'Chandra' Bulgari CHF 4,000–CHF 6,000
Emerald bead and diamond necklace CHF 4,000–CHF 6,000

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